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Senate Bill 952 passed through the chamber 16-13.

Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, is criticizing the latest round of tax proposals Washington state Democrats put forward this week, citing concerns about cuts from the Trump Administration.

Senate Bill 5106 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state-recognized holidays.

The governor’s office confirmed that legislative director Joyce Bruce submitted her resignation after working with Ferguson for years, starting during his time as the state’s attorney general.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has paused actions on the new Wildfire Hazard Map due to public and legislative criticism, directing the Oregon Department of Forestry to continue accepting appeals from property owners.

State auditors have flagged several “minor” and “unintentional” apparent violations of state ethics laws after reviewing spending from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office.

The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education.

Meliah Masiba was initially hired for a six-month rotation from the Oregon Department of Administrative services on March 25.

OPB's "Think Out Loud" recently spent an hour in Salem with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to get an update on homelessness, behavioral health and more.

While not surprising, the findings could pave the way for an expanded role for Kotek Wilson in the executive office on a volunteer basis.